Richard Kamau, Author at Nairobi Wire

Alleged Kayole Gaza Gang Members Shoot Dead Diplomatic Police Officer

A police officer attached to the Diplomatic Unit was Tuesday morning shot dead in Kayole by thugs believed to be members of notorious Gaza Gang.

January 10, 2018

News·TL

Mombasa Women Want Miraa Banned, Citing Denial of Conjugal Rights

Nominated member of county assembly from Mombasa Fatuma Swaleh Mote is set to table a motion in the assembly seeking the ban the sale

January 10, 2018

News·TL

Thugs Steal Police Car in Nairobi Before Dumping It in Ruiru

An unknown number of thugs on Sunday stole a police car in Zimmerman, Nairobi before dumping it 20km away in Ruiru Town. The gang

January 10, 2018

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He’s Back! Jimwat Hits Back at “Drama Queen” King Kaka in New Diss – VIDEO

King Kaka has awoken a sleeping giant in James “Jim” Wathigo Mburu, better known by his stage names Jimwat. The once high-flying Calif Records Genge

January 10, 2018

Entertainment·TL

“Come Back as a Married Man” Hilarious Reactions as Larry Madowo Takes Social Media Hiatus

It appears Larry Madowo’s first resolution of the year is to quit social media and live like a caveman. The popular NTV news presenter

January 9, 2018

Social Media·TL

“No Justice for the Poor” Kenyans Sympathize With Father of 7 Charged With Stealing Sh105

A case in which a father of seven has been charged with stealing a measly Sh105 has elicited sympathetic reactions from Kenyan internet users.

January 9, 2018

Social Media·TL

Ekuru Aukot to Unveil His Cabinet to Keep Uhuru’s Government in Check

Thirdway Alliance Party leader Ekuru Aukot has reportedly announced plans to unveil a shadow cabinet in the coming weeks. According to the former presidential candidate, his

January 9, 2018

Politics·TL

OMG: 13-year-old Boy Commits Suicide Over Sh100 Gambling Win

A 13-Year-Old Standard Four pupil on Sunday evening committed suicide after a quarrel over sh100 he had won in a gamble. The minor, from Chumani village in Kilifi

January 9, 2018

News·OMG·TL

Ezekiel Mutua Blasts Citizen TV’s ’10/10′ Show and Kenyans Agree

For the first time since Ezekiel Mutua earned the title ‘Moral Cop’, Kenyans on social media have surprisingly agreed with the KFCB boss on

January 9, 2018

TL·TV

Health CS Explains Controversial Shisha Ban, Denies Any Ill Motive

Health minister Cleopa Mailu has refuted claims that the decision to ban shisha in the country is not based on “biasness, unreasonable or bad

January 9, 2018

Business·TL

Rapper Xtatic and Partner Welcome New Bundle of Joy (Photos)

If ever there was a better start to a new year then it would be by welcoming a bundle of joy. Kenyan female rapper

January 9, 2018

Entertainment·TL

Nick Mutuma Eats Humble Pie, Apologizes For ‘Njaanuary’ Tweet

Television actor Nick Mutuma has been forced to apologize after posting a tweet admonishing those going through hard times in January. The ‘Shuga’ actor raffled

January 9, 2018

Entertainment·Social Media·TL

VIDEO: Octopizzo Kicks Off 2018 Account With Trap Anthem ‘Red Namba Plate’

Kibera’s finest rapper Octopizzo is proud to present his first single of the new year. Dubbed ‘Red Namba Plate’, the trap anthem is off

January 9, 2018

Entertainment·TL

VIDEO: Otile Brown Taps Tanzanian Hitmaker Shetta for ‘Tamu Sana’

Mombasa bred R&B sensation Otile Brown has picked up from where he left in 2017. The musician was one of the most consistent hitmakers

January 9, 2018

Entertainment·TL

Mike Sonko: “I Want to Leave a Legacy Because I Won’t Run for a Second Term”

Mike Sonko has declared that he will not be seeking re-election as Nairobi County governor in 2022. Since his win against Evans Kidero in

January 8, 2018

Politics·TL

Ray C: “Why President Uhuru Kenyatta is the Kind of Man I Would Want”

President Uhuru Kenyatta has a new-found “groupie” in Tanzanian songbird Rehema Chalamila, popularly known by her stage name- Ray C. The singer has been the

January 8, 2018

Entertainment·TL

“I Wasted All The Money I Stole on Drugs and Women,” Former Gangster Confesses

Hussein Shaban is a self-confessed former gangster who used to terrorize city residents with his gang. According to Shaban, he changed his stealing ways after

January 8, 2018

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